untruth

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Noun untruth has 1 sense

falsehood, falsity, untruth, false statement - a false statement
--₁ is a kind of statement
--₁ has particulars:
dodge, dodging, scheme; lie, prevarication; fabrication, fiction, fable; misrepresentation, deceit, deception; contradiction, contradiction in terms

Definitions from the Web

Untruth

Description

Untruth is a noun that refers to something that is not true or accurate. It can also mean the act of speaking or expressing something that is false or deceptive.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

As a noun, untruth can be used to describe a statement or information that lacks truthfulness or accuracy.

Example Sentence:

She was disappointed to discover that his promises were full of untruths.

Sense 2:

Untruth can also be used to describe the quality or state of being false, deceitful, or insincere.

Example Sentence:

The manipulative politician used untruth to sway public opinion.

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